Chapter 50: Don't Hate Me

Sleep is often described as a kind of half-death. It’s said that a person is closest to death when they’re asleep, so each morning, when we wake up, it’s like being given a new life. This is why mornings are considered precious; they represent a rebirth, a fresh start filled with new possibilities. We’ve all heard the saying, “Life is a gift,” countless times throughout our lives. But how many of us truly appreciate this gift? More often than not, we take it for granted. The true value of life is only understood by those who know they have only a few days left to live. In Christina’s case, she was someone who had brushed up against death. Perhaps that’s why she cherished every morning—every breath, every sensation, every opportunity to live again. A calligraphic painting hung on the wall of Christina’s bedroom. It was a Chinese proverb that read, “If you do not experience anything, it’s impossible to gain knowledge.” This phrase motivated Christina every morning, reminding her of wh